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R215 NAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

149,616 mi
Last recorded149,616 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 NAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 149,616 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 145,413 miles

Fuel tank strap deteriorated

General corrosion

Handbrake requires repair or adjustment

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play both front steering hub/balls

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear seats removed

Rear seats removed

Fail 28 Oct 2022 145,413 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under arch x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cross member between chassis rails (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap deteriorated

General corrosion

Handbrake requires repair or adjustment

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play both front steering hub/balls

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 143,795 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 142,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 140,882 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 138,456 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion 2 cab mounts

Pass 9 Oct 2017 136,973 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 136,940 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door arch (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 135,976 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 134,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2014 132,803 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 132,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 130,557 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 130,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 127,394 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres worn inside

rear tyres worn inside

Pass 22 Sep 2011 121,923 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 13 Oct 2010 116,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

discs corroded

oil pressure switch leaking,sump waqsher leaking

swivel hubs have slight leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 116,854 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

discs corroded

oil pressure switch leaking,sump waqsher leaking

swivel hubs have slight leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 109,195 miles

movement in steering box and linkages

springs corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2009 109,189 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

movement in steering box and linkages

springs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 101,978 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 101,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 96,197 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 96,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 84,501 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 84,501 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perishing.

rear body to chassis linksworn.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 71,167 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

rear brake disc corroding

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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R215 NAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R215 NAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R215 NAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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